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The last year ofThe 1960s was really historical.Richard Nixon Countryside its way in the oval office.Neil Armstrong left his fingerprints on the moon. AndButch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid In the mountains at the top of the box office. But 1969 was also a massive year for music - possibly the best of the 20th century. Since smash blows (like "Sweet Caroline" and "proud marie") at Festivals defining the era (hello, woodstock), these short months were transformers for the world of music. Here, according toBillboard Hot 100 singles Graph of the year, are the 50 best songs that led the load.

It is difficult to believe that a fictitious rock group would win the first place on aBillboard Hot 100 graph, but the Archies did exactly in 1969. The group came courtesy ofThe archie show, an animated television adaptation of the archie cartoon, which was created in 1968. The group had a few hits during the show race, but their most famous was "Sugar sugar," written byJeff Barry andAndy Kim, withToni wine andRon Dante Singing voices leading on the track.

The song "Aquarius" actually comes musical successHair. AsFred Bronson revealed in his bookThe number one display panel bookThe 5th dimension was invited to see the musical and all members were thus taken with the opening number, "aquarius", that they knew they had to record it. ProducerBoneHowever, it was less than impressed by "Aquarius", what he thought was more like an introduction to a full length track. So, they have decided to do it a two-song Medley, the twinning with another song of the musical ", leave the sun to."

"I can not be next to you" was the second single of the temptations of their 1969 albumPuzzle.Written byNorman Whitfield andLoud barrettThe melody flew up graphics and has since been covered by enough copies to fill a Spotify playlist. Most notablyAl Green 1970 cover, but it was also redoneAnnie Lennox and Toto, and sampled byLil Wayne, among others.

The song "Honky Tonk Women", which was originally called "Country Hairk", was written byKeith Richard andMick Jagger As they dragged on a ranch in Brazil, according toIan fornnam ofHis strongest. He was released in the U.K. The day after the creation of a rolled stone memberBrian Jonesdeceased. And he reigned supreme at theTop Spot on British Graphics for five weeks.

Not only "Daily People" was one of the most popular songs in 1969, it was SLY & the first song of the family of the family graphic family of theTop five on theBillboard Hot 100. This is that everyone is more similar than they thinkhelped to popularize theslogan "Different blows for different people."

A pioneer of "bubblegum pop" music,Tommy Roewrote "vertigo" withFreddy Weller. The second and final of the ROE songN ° 1 struck (Suite "Sheila," in 1962) - a real musical feat.Genius note that, during the song, the main changes not once, not twice, but11 times.

"Hot fun in summer" was sneaky and the stone of the familysecond big shot 1969. Written and produced bySneaky stone, the song was released shortly after Woodstock, where the band isSmash Hit Performance reinforced their fanbase.Rolling stone Even included "hot fun in summer" on their roundabout of the500 best songs of all time.

Written byLonnie Donegan andJimmy Curriè, "I will never fall in love again" was originally published by Donegan as a single in 1962. However, you probably recognize the melody because ofTom Jones' Cover 1967. Jones found the blanket with his hit "Like me tonight" in 1969, and that's when he finally cracked the top 10 onBillboard Hot 100.

"Build Buttercup" is the most famous song of foundations, and their only track to break the top 10 on theBillboard Hot 100. Written byMike of abo andTony MacaulayThe song has since been used since the range of pop culture, the movie (There is something about Marie) Sports (Les Angeles Los Angelsto like)

Written byTommy James and drummerPeter Lucia Jr., "Crimson Clover and" was intended to be a change in place in the band. "Crimson and Clover" was very important to us because it allowed us to do that AM Top 40 movement to Rock album, "James said in aSongfacts maintenance. And it worked!hay fork even enumerated the song among their200 best songs from the 1960s.

"One" is aHarry Nilsson The coverage of the self-titled 1968 album Three Dog Night whichreached No. 5 on theBillboardHot 100 painting. But the group tookthe original to new heights. (He was also later famous covered byAimee Mann for 1999movie Magnolia.)

"Crystal Blue Persuasion" was Tommy James and the second great success of Shondells of the year, after "Crimson and Clover." But he is a favorite of James. As he saidCoupling The magazine in 1995, "I took the title of the book of Apocalypse in the Bible, reading the new Jerusalem the words jumped on me, and they are not together. They are spread over three or four verses but. He seemed to go together, he is my favorite of all my songs and one of our most asked ".

"Hair" was the 1968 musical title 1968 track that also made "Aquarius / Let Sunshine in" famous. In 1969, the cowsills, a group of brothers and sisters of Rhode Island,covered the song, And it has become one of their greatest successes au-peaking n ° 2 on theBillboard Hot 100 Tracer in May.

"Too busy thinking about My Baby" wasoriginally recorded by The Temptations for their album 1966Loan Gettin 'But he has never mapped as one. As a follow-up shot at his 1968 a great success "I heard it by the vineyard,"Marvin Gaye published his cover in 1969 and quickly became his second success of the1960.

Henry Mancini was a prolific film composer, writing the films of movies ranging fromBreakfast at Tiffany's ToThe pink Panther. After seeingFranco Zeffirelli 1968 Great adaptation to the screenRomeo and Juliet, Mancini was inspired to organize and record his own version of a song from the film score. Mancini never wanted "Love Theme of Romeo and Juliet"To compete with popular artists at the time, but the public has decided otherwise, and ate it next to the best of the best in 1969.

The Youngbloods recorded their version of "Get Together" in 1967, but he did not take up until two years later. In 1969, it was used in a public service announcement for the National Conference of Christians and Jews, according toNPR. And when the listeners started calling radio stations to ask questions about the song, an Exec at RCA, the Disc House The Youngbloods, saw an opportunity.

"Augie Blum, The director of promotion at RCA, went to his boss and said, "I want this song. is now the time for that. And they told him, "Now Augie, we do not do that. You know we have published once. That's it.' And he said, "You release a song again or I'm here. He was too precious for them to lose ", singer YoungbloodsJesse Colin YoungNPR says. "They put him again, and he was right, of course. The country was ready. »

"Pasture in the grass"started as an instrumental record by the trumpet playerHugh Masekela In 1968. Frontman distinction friendsHarry Elston Has been inspired to record his own version with his group, but the song of the necessary words, he writes them himself. Quite fast, "Grazing in the Grass" has become a peak at the first one and the greatest success of the group, on theBillboard Hot 100in June 1969.

"Suspicious Minds" was written and recorded byMark James in 1968. However, after the release of James failed to trace,Elvis Presley published its own coverage, which has become an undeniable success. AsRolling stone notes, the song has since become incredibly popular for cover, withWaylon Jennings andJessi Colter,Billie Jo Spears,Dwight YoakamAnd thousands of karaoke singers make their own interpretations.

Released in second single album of Creedence Clearwater Revival,Bayou Country"Proud Mary" was an instant hit, reaching # 3 onBillboard Hot 100 in March 1969. He was also later famous covered byIke & Tina Turner in 1971.

Thiscollaboration by MotownJohnny Bristol,Harvey Fuqua, andVernon Bullockwas cut in 1967 before being available Jr. Walker & The All Stars 1969 Album,Home Cookin '. Seeing as he was strong-saxes saxophone riffs to thank youJunior walker-It is not a surprise that he was later covered by saxophonist pop music the most notable of all time,Kenny G.

"It's your thing" was the first time the Isley Brotherswritten and produced themselves after they leaveBerry Gordy Motown label in late 1968. The song was an instant hit and even won the Group AGrammat In 1970, for the best vocal performance of R & B Performance by a Duo or Group.

"Sweet Caroline," one of the most famous songs of the 60s in general has been written byneil diamond and released as a single in 1969. But who exactly is this carolina? Despite rumors that the affected song is aboutCaroline KennedyDiamond said that the choice of name was simply a matter of convenience. "I needed a name of three syllables," he saidTodayIn 2014. "The song was about my wife at the time - his name was Marsha - I could not have a rhyme" Marsha "." And the rest, as they say, is history.

Written bymckuen rod"John" was originally recorded for the 1969 movieThe first Miss Jean Brodie. American singerWilliam Oliver Swofford (Professional Oliver) released its own version of the theme song of the film, which peaked at number 2 on theBillboard Hot 100 in October of the same year.

As the story goes, Creedence Clearwater Revival SingerJohn FoGERTY got cold feet on producing another hit after the runaway success of "Proud Mary." It was therefore hesitant to introduce the next song he wrote: "Bad Moon rises" to the group. However, according toHenry Yates ofStrongerThe recording of the song took off without hitch, and he became one of the greatest successes of the group.

Co-written byPaul McCartney andJohn Lennon"Back" came out during the twilight of the great race of the Beatles. According toRock & Roll Fame Temple,Billy PrestonThe so-called "Fifth Beatle", was brought byGeorge Harrison during the recording session to ease tensions. "Come," whichpeaked at # 1 In May 1969 was one of the final graphic shots of the Beatles.

The first and only hit Pop-Rock duo Zager and Evans (Denny Zager andRick evans) 1969 was "in the year 2525". It peaked at No. 1 on theBillboard Hot 100 In July of this year and the unique wonders were never heard of again.

Written by chancaliste the band group,David Clayton-Thomas"Spinning Wheel" comes from the album 1968 blood, sweat and tears of the same name. Not only the song has not only placed the band on the charts (with the No. 45 on this list), it was also the atterriesThree grammed nominations in 1969. They continued to winAlbum of the Year at the 1970 ceremony.

"Baby, I Love You" was originally recorded by the Ronettes in 1963, reaching No. 24 on theBillboard Hot 100 the next year.Andy Kimrecorded his own version of the song, making it the title track of his 1969 album,I love you baby. Kim's version cracked the top 10on graphics, culminating at n ° 9.

Written byAntia pare andJerry Peters, "Going into circles" appeared on the friends of the first 1969 album of distinctionGravity. While their version reaches n ° 15 on theBillboard Hot 100he was also covered byLuther Vandross and sampled byJay Z on "ManyFacedgod".

"Injured so badly" was originally recorded by Little Anthony and Imperials in 1964. The following year, she reached number 10 on theBillboard Hot 100. Then, the song was re-recorded by the letters in 1969. While their version reaches only the n ° 12, he had a solid 21 weeks.on graphics.

Yes, 1969 was a whole year for CCR; "Green River" was their third crumple struck this year alone. The song, also written by FoGERT, has been published as one for their 1969 album of the same name. But lyrical origins might not be as deep as you imagine.

"" Green River "is really about this place where I used to go like a child on Puttah Creek, near Winters, California," said FoyertyRolling stoneIn 1993. "The specific reference," Green River ", I had a soda pop-syrup label. You used to go to a soda fountain, and they had these flavored syrup bottles. My favorite flavor was called Verte River. "

"My dear love" (it's French for "my dear love the most expensive") was written byStevie Wonder,Sylvia Avg, andHenry Cosbyand became a huge success in 1969. Initially entitled "Oh my tag"(It was written for the wonder girlfriend at the time), the song culminated at the n ° 4 on theBillboard Hot 100 In July 1969.

"Easy to be difficult" is another popular song of the year from rock musicHair. Three Dog Night was the first group of covers the song, which was published on their 1969 album,Suitable for framing. Their version culminated at n ° 4 on theBillboard Hot 100 in September of this year.

"Smith's baby, it's you" climbed to point # 5 on theBillboard Hot 100 In 1969. The song was recorded for the first time and released as one by the shirelles in 1961, then covered by the Beatles in 1963, but Smith had the highest graph version.

Did you know that "a boy named Sue" was actually written and recorded byShel Silverstein, the famous poet and draftsman? In 1969,Johnny Caisse decided to record his own version of the song in San Quentin - and she reached number 2 on theBillboard Hot 100.

"Baby, baby does not cry" was co-written by the Frontman of Miracles and the famous Motown ArtistSmokey Robinson. Despite four minutes long, the song always succeeds in resonating with the public. He spent 14 weeks on theBillboard Hot 100 Chart, where he culminated at No. 8, in March 1969.

"Only strong survival" was originally published byJerry Butler In 1968 for his albumThe man of ice cometh. While he has been covered by several artists since, from Elvis toBilly Paul-It remains the most successful song of Butler, culminating at n ° 4 onBillboard Hot 100 in April 1969.

"In the ghetto" was released by the king in 1969, but he had hesitations on that. The song, which was written byMac Davis, was his first with a "message". According toGold mine, Head of Elvis,Colonel Tom Parker, "had always dragged in his head," do not make message songs. If you do a message song, it's like taking a political side. It does not matter the side you will take, it will offend others. "But the song continued to crack the first three on theBillboard Hot 100So it seemed to resonate with most people, at least!

"Time of the season" was recorded byBritish Rock band the zombies for their 1968 album,ODESSEY AND ORACLE. He splash in the United States and finally reached No. 3 on theBillboard Hot 100 In 1969. And in 2012,Nime named this one one of the100 best songs from the 1960s.

Following the huge success of "Aquarius / leave the sun sun", the 5th dimension also published "Blues of the wedding bell" in 1969. The song was originally written and recorded byLaura Nyro In 1966, but the version of the group took it to new heights. He culminated at the top of theBillboard Hot 100 In November 1969.

"Little woman" wasBobby Sherman'sFirst graphic song. He spent 13 weeks on theBillboard Hot 100, culminating at No. 3 in October 1969.

Written by guitarist and group singer,Jack Sigler, Jr."Love (can make you happy)" It was the first graphic song of the Mercy. He culminated at No. 2 on theBillboard Hot 100 Chart in May 1969 and has also been includedon the original band For the 1969 Thriller of the CrimeJungle home.

Another smash struck fromHair! The cover of Oliver's 1969 of "Hello Morning Starshine" was his second largest song of the year. During its 13 weeks on theBillboard Hot 100, the track culminated at n ° 3 in July of this year.

"These eyes" were co-written by the main guitarist who is the main guitarist,Randy Bachmanand main singer,Burton Cummings. It was originally published on their 1969 album,Wheatfield Soul. It was the first group mapping song on theBillboard Hot 100where he culminated at number 6 in May 1969.

"You made me so happy" was originally published in 1967 as one byBrenda Holloway, one of the co-writers of the song. While the version of Holloway has barely celebrated the Top 40 on theBillboard Hot 100, the 1969 version by blood, sweat and tears reached point # 2.

"Put a little love in your heart" wasJackie Deshannon Highest mapping reaching n ° 4 on theBillboard Hot 100 In August 1969. Another famous version of the song was recorded in 1988 by Annie Lennox and Al Green.

Written byCharles Wright"Make your trick" has been recorded and interpreted by Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Street for their 1968 album,Together. He culminated just shy on the top 10 on theBillboard Hot 100 Chart in April 1969, reaching Place No. 11.

Written byGary Zekley andBottle of Mitchell"I'm waiting for a million years" was one of the singles of the 1969 grass album, 1969,Leaving everything behind. He reached Place No. 15 on theBillboard Hot 100 In September 1969.

"Touch me" was written byRobby Krieger and released on the fourth album of the doors,The soft parade. He finally reached third place on theBillboard Hot 100And was the last single of the group to break the top 10.

Written byPat Upton, "More today than yesterday" was published on the album of the same name of 1969 of Spiral Storycase. The version of the band reaches number 12 on theBillboard Hot 100and acts of Sonny & CherNick Carterhave recorded their own versions in the years since. And if you are looking for more classics, here'sThe 100 best rupture songs of all time.

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